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Disclaimer: The accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the maps and illustrations on this website cannot be guaranteed; such information does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Swiss Confederation.

A selection of websites explaining how Switzerland is structured and how it functions, providing you with the information you will need to form an opinion and exercise your political rights from overseas

The FDFA awards mandates to individuals or organisations with specialist expertise for the implementation of specific projects or activities. Mandates and individual institutional consulting mandates are put out for public tender in accordance with the legal requirements

Information on the role of the merchant fleet that the FDFA oversees through the Swiss Maritime Navigation Office, in Basel; registration authority for sea-going yachts and small craft that are used on rivers outside the country and in coastal waters

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Lecture service

Our specialists come to you

Are you interested in first-hand information about foreign policy issues? The FDFA's speakers are available to visit schools, associations and institutions to give lectures and lead discussions in Switzerland.

Simply choose from the list below the subjects on which you would like to hear a talk or indicate the topic that interests you, then fill in the form.

The FDFA lecture service is free of charge, but events should be attended by a minimum of 30 persons. The date for your event must be booked four weeks in advance.

Switzerland and international organisations

Switzerland and the UN

The presence of Switzerland in international organisations

Switzerland and the Council of Europe

Switzerland as host country for international organisations

The international organisation of Francophonie: Switzerland’s activity

Switzerland and international security

Switzerland's security policy

Is our neutrality policy out of date?

OSCE: diplomacy in crisis regions

Peace support operations – challenges and prospects for Switzerland

Switzerland’s participation in the Partnership for Peace

Switzerland and disarmament

Switzerland and human security

Human rights in Swiss foreign policy

Migration and refugees – a global challenge

Combating human trafficking – Switzerland’s activity

Civilian peacebuilding in Switzerland

The Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding

Switzerland’s activity for the banning of anti-personnel mines

Switzerland’s activity to combat the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons

Switzerland and European integration

Switzerland’s European policy: history, present situation, prospects

The bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU

Free mobility of persons between Switzerland and the EU

Switzerland’s participation in Schengen/Dublin

Switzerland and major issues in international relations

The states in Eastern Europe: new partners for Switzerland

Stability and democracy in South East Europe: a challenge for Switzerland